Maria Rivolta Moving to MOA

One step forward, another step back for Southdale.
The struggling Edina mall recently scored a victory in signing Michael Kors (opening planned for holiday time), which will also open at Mall of America in September. (Guess MK is hot on the southwest metro - it's surprising to see a retailer open stores at MOA and Southdale back to back.) Francesca's Collections is also coming to Southdale in early 2012 and Herberger's is scheduled to open in early November.
Meanwhile, local retailer Marge Schwab just announced she is moving her little gem, Maria Rivolta, from Southdale to MOA (the mall started wooing her soon after she opened last year). The last day to shop the affordably priced Argentinian jewelry line - known for mixed material and color - is Tuesday, Aug. 30. The new store will open at MOA, first level, outside Bloomingdale's, on Oct. 1.